More celebrities donate to ferry victims: Super Junior, 2pm, MBLAQ, Suzy, Tiger JK, etc...

[ANTI-IKON]

The list includes: 

 

Kang Ho Dong 

Kang Ho Dong has reportedly donated 100 million KRW (~ $100,000 USD) to Danwon High School.

An entertainment insider revealed to OSEN on the 25th, "Kang Ho Dong has been constantly worrying and thinking a lot as he observed this situation... As a parent who has a child, his heart is aching. While looking for ways to help, he decided to directly donate to the rehabilitation and treatments of the students and teachers of Danwon High School."

Kang Ho Dong's heart is known to go out to children as not just a father himself, but as the MC of SBS' 'Star King' and KBS 2TV's 'Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education' through which many children appear as guests. He has joined the long list of celebrities who have donated to the Sewol relief effort.

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Tiger JK

Singer Tiger JK donated 100 million won (~ $100,000 USD) to the victims of the tragic ferry accident under his late father's name, Seo Byung Hoo.  

One entertainment rep revealed to media outlet TV Daily, "Under the name of his late father Seo Byung Hoo, who passed away back in February, Tiger JK donated 100 milion won to the victims of the Sewol accident in secret through the Naver Happy Bin on April 25."

The rep continued, "Through a letter, the late Seo Byung Hoo expressed that he was disappointed he had not been able to give more to those living hard lives.  Tiger JK felt a lot of pain regarding the Sewol accident and decided to donate to express his condolences."

His father passed away on February 1 at the age of 72 in his home after suffering from cancer, but Tiger JK has thought of a thoughtful way to honor his father.

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Kyuhyun

Super Junior's Kyuhyun is the next celebrity to make a generous donation regarding the Sewol ferry accident.

A rep from Danwon High School, which had many of its students on the passenger ship for a field trip to Jeju Island, said on April 25, "Kyuhyun personally called Danwon High School and revealed his intentions to donate, giving us 25 million won (~ 24,000 USD)."

Kyuhyun did not disclose to others the fact that he donated, but rather did it quietly. Danwon High School is planning to use the donation for student welfare and activities.

Meanwhile, other idols who donated include MBLAQ's Lee Joon, miss A's Suzy, 2PM's Junho, and more.

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Seol Kyung Gu & Song Yun Ah

Celebrity couple Seol Kyung Gu and Song Yun Ah donated to the Sewol relief effort.

Seol Kyung Gu and Song Yun Ah donated 100 million KRW (~96,200 USD) to UNICEF Korea's Sewol relief program on April 24.

The couple shared, "We felt a pain that was too hard to express in words from the Sewol tragedy. We sincerely hope that those who have been hurt physically and/or mentally may recover safe and sound."

UNICEF Korea also plans to start a program which support the studies and counseling of the students who are victims of the Sewol incident.

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MBLAQ's Lee Joon

It's been revealed that MBLAQ's Lee Joon made a donation of 10 million won ($9,600 USD) to aid relief efforts for the Sewol ferry tragedy.

A rep from the  Community Chest of Korea stated on April 24, "We didn't know it was Lee Joon at first as he donated under his birth name Lee Chang Sun. He said it was his first time donating to the organization and apologized for the small sum."

Though many celebrities have donated to the cause, Lee Joon is one of the few idol stars to come forward to aid relief efforts. His agency also commented that he did not inform them that he'd made a donation.
Lee Joon previously donated rice wreaths sent in by his fans to congratulate him for his movie  'An Actor is an Actor', MBLAQ's anniversaries, and other events.

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Junho

2PM's Junho donated 30 million KRW (~28,800 USD) to the Sewol victims and bereaved families.

The Korea Disaster Relief Association rep told Star News on April 25, "After Junho asked his mother how to donate, he donated 30 million KRW (~28,800 USD)... Junho's donation will be used in the relief effort for Sewol victims and their bereaved families."

A JYP Entertainment rep also told TV Daily on the 25th, "Junho donated 30 million KRW (~28,800 USD) to the Korea Disaster Relief Association on the 25th."

It has been reported that Junho and his family donated to the good cause following his labelmate miss A's Suzy. 

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Suzy

Miss A's Suzy was belatedly revealed to have donated 50 million KRW (~48,000 USD) to the Sewol relief effort!

Gwangju-Jeonnam's Life Sharing Practice Organization (Nanum24) rep told Star News, "Suzy donated 50 million KRW (~48,000 USD) which we sent to the Community Chest of Korea's Gwangju branch... Suzy quietly made this donation by herself from the beginning." Suzy reportedly made her donation on the 22nd through her mom to help in the way that she could in the tragic incident. When the media asked about this, JYP Entertainment revealed they had no prior knowledge about her gesture. 

Suzy's donation will be used for the Sewol relief effort, and the victims and bereaved families' daily necessities being provided at the scene.

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[fractalse]

Thats good to hear

[Little Eight]

Bless them

[Nini Bear]

good to hear indeed

[ANTI-IKON]

For those wondering what families can do with the money, the donations can go towards funeral expenses. A lot of parents must be suffering for missing work days. 

[cookiedoughhh]

; _ ; everything ferry related really hurts 

i wish i could make all these families and friends feel better

[�SHERRY�]

I do hope all those money goes to all ppl that need it. I just hope no one trying to steal those like what usually happen in other country.

[MrsBabyBabo]

That is nice of all of them indeed. It is always good to see stars giving back to the community in whichever way they can. Hope the money donated will be used only for those who need it.

[lalala]

i honestly don't get how these donations are going to help

 

it's not a rebuild after an earthquake or a flood, neither are people trapped requiring food/supply

 

does anyone know how tax deductions work for charity contribution in Korea?

 

korean top tax rate is 38% for income earning over $150 000 USD, i'd assume all celebrities on this list make that much. so honestly i expected bigger donations...

[ryokonicheiress]

i honestly don't get how these donations are going to help

 

it's not a rebuild after an earthquake or a flood, neither are people trapped requiring food/supply

 

does anyone know how tax deductions work for charity contribution in Korea?

 

korean top tax rate is 38% for income earning over $150 000 USD, i'd assume all celebrities on this list make that much. so honestly i expected bigger donations...

 

Funeral costs. Counseling for both students, teachers, and maybe even family members. A memorium will probably be built as well. Legal fees for those intent on seeking legal retribution.

 

We really don't know how much each celebrity makes or how they spend their money. They may donate to other causes and have expenses that we will never know about. I think it's a great gesture that they donated at all. 

[Night]

i honestly don't get how these donations are going to help

 

it's not a rebuild after an earthquake or a flood, neither are people trapped requiring food/supply

 

does anyone know how tax deductions work for charity contribution in Korea?

 

korean top tax rate is 38% for income earning over $150 000 USD, i'd assume all celebrities on this list make that much. so honestly i expected bigger donations...

 

Does it really matter? As long as it's a decent amount, donation doesn't have to be proportional to income.

Most actors donated 100k and when someone donated 300k he got bashed for it.

Korean would judge them for being too generous and others would judge them for not donating more.

I'm surprised how an effing donation became a subject of judgement.

[ryu0042]

JYJ and Big Bang members are very rich...

[ANTI-IKON]

JYJ and Big Bang members are very rich...

YG donate about 500, 000 USD towards the cause.

[PornStar]

my respect to them.

[ShawolSONEexo]

Bless them

[Laan90]

Of course these generous amounts of money don't diminish the grief and pain, I hope they will find a good cause for it and make the lives of the families and survivors a little easier~ Bless these generous idols.